November 10, 2025, 2:58 PM EST. Google has finally clarified how the viral nickname Nano Banana stuck. The AI image generator later named Gemini 2.5 Flash Image didn't begin with a grand codename; it was born as a placeholder chosen by a PM named Nina in the middle of the night when submitting the model to LM Arena. There was no careful naming strategy-just a spontaneous, late-night moment of brilliance at 2:30 a.m.-and the moniker quickly spread as testers posted images and the public discussed the tool. Google eventually adopted the nickname after the official launch because users kept calling it Nano Banana. The result: a memorable identity for a popular AI model, despite the lack of premeditation.
November 10, 2025, 2:56 PM EST. Google's Nano Banana 2 is back, internally codenamed GEMPIX 2, built on Gemini 3 Pro Image and aimed at delivering higher-resolution outputs and sharper prompts for marketing, design, and media work. Early details from iLounge describe native 2K renders with 4K upscaling for pro exports, better on-image text and prompt understanding, and new creative capabilities. A standout feature is cultural-context awareness, to add authenticity across regions, plus improved subject consistency across multiple scenes. An Edit with Gemini mode may let users tweak outfits, lighting, or backgrounds without starting from scratch. With faster iterations and broader creative tools, Nano Banana 2 could reshape mobile AI image generation.
November 10, 2025, 2:54 PM EST. Samsung's Galaxy Watch Ultra feels renewed after the One UI 8 update, combining Wear OS 6 with the UI refinements. The experience is noticeably smoother and more responsive, with faster navigation through tiles and menus. Battery life has improved; in typical use you can expect around two days on a single charge, though endurance varies with sleep tracking and workouts. The update also brings a visual overhaul and smarter use of watch-face space, plus more comprehensive health tracking features. If you were on the fence about smartwatches, this update shows what the Galaxy Watch Ultra can do when driven by One UI 8.
November 10, 2025, 2:52 PM EST. New leaks indicate Google is nearing launches for two models: Gemini 3 Pro, optimized for coding and everyday use, and Nano Banana 2 for image generation. Gemini-3-pro-preview-11-2025 appeared on Vertex AI, hinting at a November rollout and a 1-million context limit. Google tests models privately under NDA, so public access is unlikely before an official reveal. The current model is Gemini 2.5 Pro, still competitive on benchmarks like SWE-Bench Verified (63.8%) vs Claude Sonnet 4.5 (~77%). Nano Banana 2 is codenamed GEMPIX2 and surfaced on the Gemini site, potentially shipping by December 2025. Meanwhile, OpenAI is pursuing GPT 5.1 and new Codex models, underscoring a crowded end-year AI cadence.
November 10, 2025, 2:50 PM EST. Weather delays Blue Origin's second New Glenn orbital launch from Florida, postponing the planned booster landing. The mission had planned a controlled descent and landing of the first stage after delivering the payload to orbit. The setback underscores how weather can impact heavy-lift programs and precision landings, even for established teams. If rescheduled, the launch would mark a milestone for the company's New Glenn program and its recovery system. Analysts note that favorable winds, visibility, and safety margins are critical for the boost-back and landing sequence. Blue Origin will monitor weather forecasts and target a new launch window in the coming days, aiming to validate the vehicle's performance and demonstrate reusability at scale.